tcgt
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I have a drilled well about 300' deep and I have noticed an increase in the amount of sediment I am getting. The well is about 6 years old.
I called the well company who drilled the well and he suggested the following:
1) Let the pump run continuously for about 2-3 hours to see if the sediment can be flushed out. The exit point of the water would be before the filter.
2) If this doesn't work, install a separation system at the inlet of pump. He said Lakos makes a system for this.
3)In addition to number 2, he would install a spin down filter with the ball valve plumbed to the outside. I think Rusco makes a filter like this.
The water coming out of the tastes good, doesn't smell, doesn't turn anything red/pink inside the house. So, I think the overall quality is good.
Is my well guy on the right track? Are there other alternatives I need to take a look? I live in the SE and as you might know, we have been in a drought lately. We have gotten some badly needed rain lately and the well guy said that the new rain fall could be bringing in some of the sediment.
Any help you can provide would be appreciated.
I called the well company who drilled the well and he suggested the following:
1) Let the pump run continuously for about 2-3 hours to see if the sediment can be flushed out. The exit point of the water would be before the filter.
2) If this doesn't work, install a separation system at the inlet of pump. He said Lakos makes a system for this.
3)In addition to number 2, he would install a spin down filter with the ball valve plumbed to the outside. I think Rusco makes a filter like this.
The water coming out of the tastes good, doesn't smell, doesn't turn anything red/pink inside the house. So, I think the overall quality is good.
Is my well guy on the right track? Are there other alternatives I need to take a look? I live in the SE and as you might know, we have been in a drought lately. We have gotten some badly needed rain lately and the well guy said that the new rain fall could be bringing in some of the sediment.
Any help you can provide would be appreciated.